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The Visitor (USPS 439-150) Published bi-weekly except between Christmas & New Years by First Christian Church,
700 South 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62703. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID at Springfield, IL
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Springfield, IL
The Visitor (USPS 439-150) First Christian Church 700 South 6th Street Springfield, IL 62703
All are welcome! Sunday School: 9:00 am
A class for every age group! Nursery provided as well.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Children’s Church & Nursery available!
Handicapped accessible & hearing devices available.
WOW—Worship On Wednesday at 6:00 pm
Various Ministries & Much More! Men, Women, Youth, Family...there is something
for every person and every age!
Check us out on Facebook, too! And our website:
www.fccspringfieldil.net
OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
The Office is closed on Fridays.
Rev. Rick Irwin is off on Thursdays
Transportation: Call church office 528-3407
to schedule a ride for worship.
MONDAYS AT NOON—DEADLINE FOR VISITOR ARTICLES
Phone: 217-528-3407 Fax: 217-753-4562 E-mail: fcc-spfld@att.net
the Visitor BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
| APRIL 11, 2018 – VOLUME 75 ISSUE 07
PASTOR’S PEN
Last week I briefly mentioned the cynicism of the world. It's fairly easy to spot in the despondency of social media and the 24/7 cycle of the bad news networks that are so abundant today. But the Christian faith has a good news response and Easter changed everything. As an Easter believer and to quote an old poem, “I'm drinking from the saucer because my cup runneth over.” In the gospel exchanges of what happened in the post resurrection appearances there is no shortage of divine appeals such as “Do not be afraid” and “Peace be with you.” Before ascending into heaven Jesus, as portrayed by the gospel writers, seems intent on the reassurance of the Holy Spirit who would oversee the establishment of His church. I find every reason to be upbeat, enthused and positive given these teachings. This past week in John's gospel (20:22) Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit upon the disciples. In the reading from Luke this week 24:49 he tells those same disciples to stay in the city until they are clothed with power from on high, indicating the Spirit was yet to come. Matthew mentions the Holy Spirit in context to the “great commis-sion” (28:19) Mark, ever the brief one, implies but does not mention the Holy Spirit in the post resurrection narratives. Rather, he offers a listing of “signs” which amount to the types of things the disciples will be able to accomplish in the name of Jesus. (16:16)
As a professor of New Testament studies once shared with me, the facts don't always line up, but that the truth always prevails. Each Gospel writer had a different perspective, different audience, and different words to convey the mysteries of God. Some of their chronologies read with slight differences but this does not discount their truth. One of our lectionary readings for this week is Acts 4:5-12. I encourage you to read it and the contextual scriptures surrounding that reading. Here, Peter is filled with the Holy Spirit and even though his words are from the 1st century it is hard not to catch his enthusiasm as he states, “For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” “I'm certain this is the same fervor we should enthusiastically convey. And so I end this column with a question. How do you convey your enthusiasm for the Lord? Blessings, Rick
BAPTISM CLASS
Please contact Rev. Irwin if your child has expressed an interest in baptism. We are ready and willing to convene a class to prepare our young people in their decisions.
SERVING SUNDAY April 15, 2018
Rev. Rick Irwin
Senior Minister
Acts 3:12-19
“Is there Anything to Eat?”
Luke 24:36-48
Instrumental David Mitchell
Special Music FCC Choir
Van Driver Rob Talavera
Greeters Phyllis Eubanks and
David Wyatt
Deacons Merle and Pearl Gaiser, Gary
Stone, Ron and Wendy
Hayward
Communion
Preparer
Jack and Janice Blazis
Elders Ross Van Dettum and
Karen Stone
Elders Serving
Teachers
Jill Talavera
Offering Bearers Karen Stone and
Gary Stone
Nursery Workers Patti Finney and Kristin Mapes
Sanctuary Flowers
Flowers provided by Marti
Doyle in memory of her
husband, Jim
SERVING SUNDAY April 22, 2018
Rev. Rick Irwin
Senior Minister
Acts 4:5-12
“Knowing the Shepherd
John 10:11-18
Instrumental Jane Irwin and The Grateful
Bread Band
Special Music FCC Choir
Van Driver Ron Hayward
Greeters Linda and Lee Williams
Deacons Denese Schaljo, Jodie Clark,
Amy Lawrence, Cheri
Hopper and Jessica Williams
Communion Preparer
Jack and Janice Blazis
Elders Jill Talavera and
Rob Talavera
Elders Serving
Teachers
Allen Monier
Offering Bearers Rob Talavera and
Amy Lawrence
Nursery Workers Patti Finney and Kristin
Mapes
Sanctuary Flowers
Flowers provided by Sam
and Cheryl Lipe in memory
of Loved Ones.
LECTIONARY
4-15-18
Acts 3:12-19 Psalm 4
Luke 24:36b-48 1 John 3:1-7
TEXTS
4-22-18 Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18
*we encourage you to read the lectionary texts each
week
ATTENDANCE:
April 1, 2018
Sanctuary 91 Nursery 3
Total 94
Sunday School ~~18
Maundy Thurs. ~ 42 Good Friday ~ 40
Weekly Worship Total 176
April 8, 2018
Sanctuary 63 Nursery 5
Total 68
Sunday School ~~ 17
WOW ~ Apr 4, 2018 20
Weekly Worship Total 88
TRIVIA NIGHT THIS FRIDAY Friday, April 13th at 6:00 pm will be our third Trivia Night here at FCC. Sign up your group for a great night of Fun, Fellowship and Facts!! Tickets are $10 each and there are 8 to 10 to a table. Bring snacks for your table to share. See Rob or Jill for tickets.
BOOKMARKABLES The group will be reading “Home Front” by Kristin Hannah for the April 12th meeting. If you would like to read the book and join the discussion, it will be held at the home of Linda Williams with Marti Doyle leading the discussion. It all begins at 7:00 pm. FAITH BUILDERS SS CLASS continues to develop their digital library. Everyone at FCC is welcome to borrow great movies etc. On Sundays consider joining this class at 9 a.m. in the Bride's room off the Fellowship Hall. You will find it well worth getting to church a bit earlier to share in the spiritual growth and warm fellowship; where the coffee pot is always on. LITURGICAL ARTS FESTIVAL goes from April 27th—May 5, 2018. There is an additional concert on Sunday, April 22nd at 4:00 pm at the Grace Lutheran Church, 701 E. Capitol Ave. Come sing traditional hymns which are accompanied by organ, brass and violin. Jointly hosted by Grace Lutheran and Our Savior’s Lutheran Churches. All are welcome. Free. For more information go to: www.gracelutheran-springfield.com or call 522-3965. I will publish a complete schedule in the next newsletter—April 11th. DISCIPLES MEN COOKOUT MAY 14TH The Disciples Men Cookout is scheduled for Monday, May 14th at 6:00 pm. We’ll gather at Ramsey Pond for food, activities and to give “Mr. President”, Danny Mohr a hard time. Please join us.
Emma and Walter Pickering Scholarship
The Emma and Walter Pickering Scholarship fund was
formed in 2010 through a gift from the Estate of Ferne L.
Gardner, a former member of First Christian Church
honoring her parents.
There are three $1,000 scholarships available annually. If
there are unused scholarships from a previous year, they will
also be available. Applications are available at the church
office and are accepted annually. New applicants shall be
given preference over any renewals.
Eligibility requirements:
* Must demonstrate financial need
* Must be an active member or dependent of an
active member of First Christian Church
* Must have a high school diploma or GED
* Must plan to attend a trade school or an accredited
two or four year college or university
* Must complete an application.
Applications must arrive at the FCC office by Sunday, June
17, 2018. Late or incomplete applications will not be
considered. Send or br ing applications to First Chr istian
Church, 700 S. 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62703 OR fcc-
spfld@att.net. Scholarships will be awarded to the
applicant’s school between August 1, 2018 and August 30,
2018.
Contact the church office at 217-528-3407 if you have any
questions.
LLCC BIG BAND CONCERT—MAY 7TH
The Lincoln Land
Community College
Big Band will present a
spring jazz concert on
Monday, May 7th at
7:00 pm at the First
Christian Church.
Under the direction of
Jane Irwin, these
concerts are always popular with the community.
Please attend and bring your friends!
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